Dr. Mundschenk announced as new State Veterinarian

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) welcomes Dr. Peter Mundschenk, DVM, as the new State Veterinarian. Dr. Mundschenk will be joining the NDA from the Pima Medical Institute, and previously served as State Veterinarian for the Arizona Department of Agriculture.

“Dr. Mundschenk has a thorough background in veterinary medicine, disease management and regulatory enforcement,” said NDA Director J.J. Goicoechea. “We look forward to having someone with his skillset joining us at the NDA.”

Dr. Mundschenk received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. He has been a member of and served on various veterinary medical associations and committees. His background includes serving as a Medical Director for a veterinary hospital, Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Veterinary Medical Association, Assistant State Veterinarian and State Veterinarian for the Arizona Department of Agriculture, and Lead DVM and Veterinary Technician Instructor for the Pima Media Institute.

About the Nevada Department of Agriculture

The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) mission is to preserve, protect and promote Nevada’s agriculture. The department has 225 dedicated employees providing services in its five divisions, Administrative Services, Animal Industry, Measurement Standards, Food and Nutrition, and Plant Health and Compliance. The department’s $288 million budget facilitates regulatory and administrative work in agriculture and food manufacturing industries, protecting public and environmental health and worker safety, and providing food distribution and oversight for the United States Department of Agriculture’s school and community nutrition programs.